Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

SURVIVORS

MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT PEOPLE WHO GO ON SIGHTS FOR HELP ARE LOOSERS. MANY PEOPLE THINK WE ARE JUST SITTING DOWN FEELING SORRY FOR OURSELVES.
BUT I TELL YOU THIS I AM NO LOOSER AND I SO DO NOT FEEL SORRY FOR MYSELF.
I TELL THEM THIS.

WE HELP EACH OTHER
TRY TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER
CRY WITH EACH OTHER
LAUGH WITH EACH OTHER
HUG EACH OTHER
WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND DO YOU KNOW WHY
BECAUSE WE ARE THE SURVIVORS OF THIS WORLD AND THEY ARE THE LOOSERS AS THEY WILL NEVER WIN

I have never met anyone in real life that thinks I have sat down feeling sorry for myself.
They may not understand depression, anxiety or agoraphobia. They do see how it affects me and have always tried to be understanding and caring.
When they have seen me having massive panic attacks, it's them who got me through them, it's them who gently take me to art class, it's them who teach me to ride while I am a nervous wreak having had to leave my house.
It's them who bring me flowers or cook a lasagna for me when I am in deep depression to try to get me to eat.
I am a survivor because of my friends.
They are all heros in my eyes.

i have had people think all i do is feel sorry for myself. some have said that i had such a good imagination, perhaps i should use my &quot;stories&quot; to write a soap opera. granted these were people who led reasonably normal lives, with love and support of family. i understand that and try to forgive, but it still hurts. i would joke back and say &quot;if i made my life into a soap opera it would be banned for being too horrifying&quot;

I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????

A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...

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